Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 26, 2023, 09:40 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Keith Jones wanted Philadelphia Flyers fans to know that the team isn’t a Stanley Cup contender. This is not candor you hear often from a team president, especially one that was just formally hired a few
Marc Raimondi, ESPN Staff WriterOct 25, 2023, 06:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Justin Gaethje believes the only unfinished business he has right now at lightweight is a title shot. The former UFC interim lightweight champion and BMF champion told ESPN on Wednesday that he will wait for as long as he has to if
Timothy Bradley Jr. Oct 26, 2023, 07:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions We’ve seen this before … but this time is different. Boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a 10-round boxing match on Saturday (ESPN+ PPV, 2 p.m. ET). An MMA champion challenging a boxing champion —
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Oct 25, 2023, 04:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona have apologized to Vinícius Júnior after a club director posted on social media that the treatment he receives is “not racism” and that he deserves a “slap for being a clown.” Miquel Camps, who is on Barça’s board, made the comment
Andrew Lopez, ESPNOct 26, 2023, 12:34 AM ET Open Extended Reactions SAN ANTONIO — Despite his best efforts in the fourth quarter, Victor Wembanyama was on the losing end in his debut Wednesday night. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each hit clutch late 3-pointers for the Dallas Mavericks as they held on for the 126-119
Oct 25, 2023, 03:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen will start Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers on Friday in Arlington, Texas. Gallen, 28, is 2-2 with a 5.24 ERA in four games this postseason. He surrendered nine runs on 14 hits — including five homers
Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPNOct 25, 2023, 05:48 PM ET Close Marcel Louis-Jacques joined ESPN in 2019 as a beat reporter covering the Buffalo Bills, before switching to the Miami Dolphins in 2021. The former Carolina Panthers beat writer for the Charlotte Observer won the APSE award for breaking news and the South Carolina Press Association award
ESPN News Services Oct 25, 2023, 05:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker told USA Today on Wednesday that he is retiring, a decision that comes two days after the team lost to the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series. A news conference is scheduled for Thursday.
Oct 25, 2023, 04:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Brock Purdy is in the concussion protocol, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday, jeopardizing the second-year quarterback’s status for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Shanahan told reporters Purdy started having symptoms Monday night on the plane ride home from Minneapolis after the Niners’
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterOct 25, 2023, 05:48 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions PARIS — They’ve spent millions over the past couple of seasons, had superstars come and
Kendra Andrews, ESPNOct 25, 2023, 06:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The NBA All-Star Game is going back to its original format this season in Indianapolis, the league announced Wednesday. The game, which will take place on Feb. 18 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, will feature an Eastern Conference team and a Western Conference team, comprising
Oct 25, 2023, 03:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions For the second straight month, the UFC is shuffling its pay-per-view deck due to injury. This particular instance hits hard, too, given the names involved and the circumstances. Jon Jones tore his pectoral tendon and is out of his scheduled UFC heavyweight title defense against Stipe
Oct 24, 2023, 11:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2023 World Series matchup is set. Starting Friday, the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks will clash for the Commissioner’s Trophy in a meeting of powerful lineups and dominant starting pitchers. One night after the Rangers booked their first trip to the Fall Classic since 2011
Mike Coppinger, ESPNOct 25, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Keyshawn Davis and Jose Pedraza have agreed to a deal for a 10-round lightweight fight on Dec. 9 in Pembroke Pines, Florida, sources told ESPN. Davis, an Olympic silver medalist, will be stepping way up in competition for his first bout against a former
Associated Press Oct 25, 2023, 12:45 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Even when they’re not playing their best, the Colorado Avalanche find ways to keep winning. Mikko Rantanen scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had three assists as the Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 7-4 on Tuesday night
Emily Kaplan, ESPNOct 25, 2023, 10:10 AM ET Close Emily Kaplan is ESPN’s national NHL reporter. Open Extended Reactions Two weeks into the NHL season and we’re right back in it. After covering six games in six cities, here’s the latest buzz I’ve heard from conversations around the rink. What’s next for Kane? The greatest
Oct 25, 2023, 11:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden rejoined his teammates for practice Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s opener at Milwaukee, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He had skipped practice Monday and missed multiple practices last week and the final preseason game. Harden has been seeking a trade since picking
Oct 24, 2023, 11:41 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The Major League Soccer regular season? It’s over. Decision Day? Come and gone. That leaves the MLS Cup playoffs, which kick off Wednesday with the wild-card round. The wild card sees the eighth and ninth seeds in each of the Eastern and Western conferences square off